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Alternatives to Algolaser Alpha MK2 Extended 20W

10 diode laser engravers at a similar price that compete with the Alpha MK2 Extended 20W — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Algolaser Alpha MK2 Extended 20W
Algolaser · 2024
Alpha MK2 Extended 20W
20 W400 × 410 mm333 mm/s
approx. price≈ US$730
6.8

Alternatives to the Alpha MK2 Extended 20W

Ortur R2 20W
1
Ortur · 2025R2 20W
8.1
Same price ≈ US$730
  • Enclosed (fully covered)
  • Flame / fire detection
  • Work area (surface) 630 cm² vs 1,640 cm²
  • Weight 14.1 kg vs 6.5 kg
Acmer P3 24W
4
Acmer · 2024P3 24W
8.8
5% pricier ≈ US$770
  • Max engraving / travel speed 800 mm/s vs 333 mm/s
  • Enclosed (fully covered)
  • Laser spot size 0.1 mm vs 0.175 mm
  • Air assist
Acmer S2 Pro 48W
6
Acmer · 2025S2 Pro 48W
8.0
4% pricier ≈ US$760
  • Laser output power 48 W vs 20 W
  • Laser spot size 0.1 mm vs 0.175 mm
  • Max engraving / travel speed 400 mm/s vs 333 mm/s
  • Built-in camera
  • Work area (surface) 1,600 cm² vs 1,640 cm²
Acmer S2 Pro 36W
8
Acmer · 2025S2 Pro 36W
7.6
20% cheaper ≈ US$580
  • Laser output power 36 W vs 20 W
  • Laser spot size 0.1 mm vs 0.175 mm
  • Max engraving / travel speed 400 mm/s vs 333 mm/s
  • Built-in camera
  • Work area (surface) 1,600 cm² vs 1,640 cm²
Genmitsu L8 20W
9
Genmitsu · 2023L8 20W
9.1
9% cheaper ≈ US$660
  • Max engraving / travel speed 667 mm/s vs 333 mm/s
  • Enclosed (fully covered)
  • Laser spot size 0.13 mm vs 0.175 mm
  • Work area (surface) 1,600 cm² vs 1,640 cm²
  • Work area depth (Y) 400 mm vs 410 mm
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